Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
1288961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
in Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 50: 521. 1908.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288299

Common Names

  • Opuntia Pumila
  • Pumila Prickly Pear
  • Pumila Cactus

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Description

Opuntia pumila (also called Dwarf Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a low-growing cactus native to the southwestern United States. It has flat, oval pads with spines and yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia pumila has yellow flowers with a red center, small black seeds, and small seedlings with grayish-green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia pumila can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly during the summer and provide a deep watering during the winter. Fertilize during the growing season with a cactus fertilizer.

Where to Find Opuntia pumila

Opuntia pumila is native to the United States and Mexico.

Opuntia pumila FAQ

What is the growth rate of Opuntia pumila?

Opuntia pumila is a fast-growing cactus species.

What is the flowering season of Opuntia pumila?

Opuntia pumila typically flowers in the summer.

What is the ideal temperature range for Opuntia pumila?

Opuntia pumila prefers temperatures between 70-90°F (21-32°C).

Species in the Opuntia genus

Opuntia megacantha, Opuntia microdasys, Opuntia laiglonii, Opuntia lucayana, Opuntia macrantha, Opuntia lutea, Opuntia lucida, Opuntia longispina, Opuntia piccolomini, Opuntia pittieri, Opuntia opuntia, Opuntia occidentalis, Opuntia peckii, Opuntia phyllacantha, Opuntia pennellii, Opuntia papyracantha, Opuntia fragilis, Opuntia flavispina, Opuntia stricta, Opuntia straminea, Opuntia stenarthra, Opuntia ficus-indica, Opuntia glaucophylla, Opuntia elisae, Opuntia elatior, Opuntia effulgia, Opuntia diversispina, Opuntia festiva, Opuntia inaequilateralis, Opuntia humifusa, Opuntia horstii, Opuntia kuehnrichii, Opuntia jussieui, Opuntia intermedia, Opuntia ithypetala, Opuntia irrorata, Opuntia guatemalensis, Opuntia hondurensis, Opuntia hitchenii, Opuntia hanburyana, Opuntia virens, Opuntia woodsii, Opuntia rooneyi, Opuntia urbaniana, Opuntia salmii, Opuntia salicornoides, Opuntia pubescens, Opuntia protracta, Opuntia praecox, Opuntia reptans,

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

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